Phuket by boat

Welcome to the waters surrounding Phuket–Thailand’s largest island. The Andaman Sea is gorgeous. It’s where mountains and rainforest meet the beach.

In fact, Phuket’s topography mainly mountainous with some outstanding sandy beaches. The limestone cliffs create a striking and singular skyline.

Phuket is a popular spot to live. Even though it’s only half the size of Maui, about 440,000 people live there. And about 115,000 of those are ex-pats. This little island’s population has more than quadrupled in the last 20 years.

Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike

Phuket is known for their pineapple, palm oil and rubber plantations.

Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike
turns out they still prepare a 40 person meal, even if only 4 people show up
Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike
Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike

My flip flops for the cruise. I was pretty confident I wasn’t going to get chased that day.

Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike
Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike

The Andaman Sea is in the Indian Ocean.

Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike
Phuket by boat / Jennifer Martinez Conway / for the love of nike